Turns out all those dire predictions about paper books and bookstores were wrong — and personally, I'm thrilled.

More people will soon become familiar with the concept of a plastic footprint.

The ocean food web is contaminated by trash and garbage, and it's ending up in our diets.

Euthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.

Many cats form bonds with their humans, just like babies do with their parents.

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Get the lowdown on high fructose corn syrup -- and find out how much of you's made with corn!

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?

Before you bite into that fig, note that you could be eating dead wasps ... sort of.

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.

Technically, ratatouille made from tomato, eggplant and squash, is just a savory baked fruit salad. Here are seven more fruits masquerading as vegetables.

The creepy bodark tree produces unnervingly strange fruit.

With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th

supercars lose value

Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy.

new truck standards

For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low.

Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention.

Everyone assumes that wild and wooly New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York have this nailed, but not so!

Among the negative consequences are more accidents and fewer green car sales.

New report shows major metro employment is moving further away from where people actually live. And it's worse for poor people and minorities.

$2.50 a gallon gas makes a compelling case for crossovers and big fuel hogs.

But a new University of Michigan poll reveals huge gender gaps in car knowledge.

With big sales numbers, the manufacturers are rolling out a record number of new models at the 2016 New York Auto Show.

Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video

Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things.

New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.

Some wart removers are highly flammable, and consumers should not use them around any source of heat.

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.

Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why?

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.

Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino.

Changes on fast-food menus are a step in the right direction, but the task of finding healthy food falls to parents.

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.

Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty.

These little nuggets of dairy deliciousness have ventured past Wisconsin, and they're popping up all over the country.

The processed ingredients in your meal aren't the only concern.

Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem?

Always eating alone can make you sad, finds a British study. We didn't need a study to tell us that eating together is much more fun.

A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave.

The evolution of food delivery services has made virtual or ghost restaurants, which have no dining room, feasible.

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.